Description
Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.Â
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.Â
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.Â
Your Mission:
Performs basic beveling, grinding, and material preparation tasks under close supervision while learning shop processes, safety standards, and equipment operation.Â
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 Explore the Depth of the Role:
- Â Assist with beveling operations using hand grinders and basic tools
- Clean and prepare materials for cutting and weldingÂ
- Support layout work under supervisionÂ
- Maintain clean and organized work areaÂ
- Follow all safety procedures and company policiesÂ
- Assist in equipment setup and material handlingÂ
- Complete assigned tasks with guidance from senior team membersÂ
- Performs other related duties as assigned.Â
Requirements
Mission Readiness:
- High school diploma or GEDÂ
- 0–2 years of manufacturing, welding, or related experience preferredÂ
- Basic ability to read measuring tools (tape measures, calipers)Â
- Familiar with blueprint readingsÂ
- Willingness to learn GD&T conceptsÂ
- Basic math skillsÂ
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructionsÂ
- Ability to work safely in a team environmentÂ
Travel Requirements:
- Between facilities as needed
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.Â
- May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.Â
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Become a part of our Builders and you too can...
- Uphold Safety and Quality StandardsÂ
- Embody Team SpiritÂ
- Relentless Customer FocusÂ
- Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
- Execute with Excellence and VelocityÂ
What Keel will build for you:
- Comprehensive Benefit PackageÂ
- Competitive PayÂ
- 401(k) Match
- HSA/FSA
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Shift Differentials
- Overtime Potential
- Paid on the Job Training
- Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
- Committed to Individual Career Growth
- We Do Fun Things, Plus More!Â
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.Â
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.
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